Anjishnu Roy 12/09/2025 12comments  |  Jump to last

Everton will look to extend their winning run when they host Aston Villa at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. 

The Toffees went into the international break with back-to-back wins over Brighton and Wolves to climb to fifth in the standings. Despite beginning the season with a 1-0 loss to Leeds United at Elland Road following a tepid display, the Blues have shown immense grit and character to turn the situation around and the mood in Finch Farm is buoyant and positive.

Their opponents, Aston Villa are yet to win a game this season. They began their campaign with a 0-0 draw with Newcastle before losing to Brentford and Crystal Palace. 

This is the perfect opportunity for Everton to pick up another three points and march into the Merseyside derby brimming with confidence next weekend.

Everton vs Aston Villa - Team News and Predicted XI

Everton Team News

Everton will be without Jarrad Branthwaite, who is getting closer to match fitness but is not quite there yet. Vitalii Mykolenko might also be touch-and-go.

David Moyes clarified in his pre-match press conference that Mykolenko felt something during the match against Wolves but decided he was fit to travel for the national camp in Ukraine, where he suffered a setback again and returned to Finch Farm.

Patterson and Aznou are back in training, revealed Moyes, while adding he's not 100% sure if they are "match-ready." James Garner is likely to deputise at left-back once again.

Moyes also mentioned Iliman Ndiaye sustaining a possible knock on international duty and is not sure if he's ready to start on Saturday. 

Everton predicted starting XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Garner; Gueye, Iroegbunam; Dibling, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Beto

When is Everton vs Aston Villa?

Everton will take on Aston Villa on Saturday, September 13. Kick-off at Hill Dickinson Stadium is scheduled at 3:00 pm BST.

Where to Watch Everton vs Aston Villa?

No 3:00 pm kick-off fixture will be broadcast live on TV in the UK throughout the 2025-26 football season. Wolves vs Everton will also not be available on live streaming. 

Highlights will be available to view on Sky Sports' social media channels later in the day, while BBC One will also have a highlights package on Match of the Day at 10:20 pm.

 

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Scott Hamilton
1 Posted 12/09/2025 at 14:49:15
Just hope Ndiaye is fit to play.
John Keating
2 Posted 12/09/2025 at 14:49:35
Illi a BIG miss if his knock keeps him out

The Villa game will be a big statement for us. Many knocking a new ground issue but more important besting a team that is playing at a high level, spending loads over the past few years, and classed at being on our level - which I don’t agree!

Three points tomorrow will put a stamp on our season

Christy Ring
3 Posted 12/09/2025 at 14:57:03
Hopefully Ndiaye is able to start, he’s started so well this season, and we need Garner in midfield, nice to hear Moyes mentioning him for England call up.
Christy Ring
4 Posted 12/09/2025 at 14:57:09
Hopefully Ndiaye is able to start, he’s started so well this season, and we need Garner in midfield, nice to hear Moyes mentioning him for England call up.
Brian Harrison
5 Posted 12/09/2025 at 15:24:13
Obviously we would all prefer if Ndaiye is fit to start the game, as I think when you start reasonably well as we have you want to keep as settled side as you can. Moyes said Mykolenko to be assessed, maybe he is playing a blinder and both will be fit to face Villa.
They are a decent side and Watkins pace up front will have to be watched as Tarkowski has no pace and Keane isn't the fastest. Also Tielemens always seems to score a worldy against us on a regular basis.
But if Ndaiye isn't fit to start then it will give us a chance to see Tyler start a game, I just hope our fans don't expect to much to soon from him. He is undoubtedly a talent but he is still young and learning.
John Keating
6 Posted 12/09/2025 at 15:57:35
As mentioned in my post 2 Illi will be a big miss.
However, finally, we have some options!

Quite rightly Grealish has received immense praise, Kiernans stats regarding assists have been mentioned,
However in my humble opinion I would like to propose the usual scapegoat Keane as our surprise player so far!

We expect performances from Kiernan and Grealish but from Keane??

Great to see us becoming a “team” a la the 80’s. No superstars but a team

3 points tomorrow and we’re on our - very slow - way to getting there

Robert Tressell
7 Posted 12/09/2025 at 16:28:27
John # 6, that “becoming a team” thing is probably the low key thing that Moyes has done since arrival which has made a big difference.

Still all sorts of weaknesses (that Moyes can’t do much about) but definitely a team being more than the sum of its parts.

The fact that we have a talented player like Dibling available to come into the team is really exciting too.

Raymond Fox
8 Posted 12/09/2025 at 16:48:45
Blast the International matches.

If we can put out a full side, the team that has played the first 3 matches I think we are favourite to win it, if not it will be a tight game.

Villa have surely not become a poor side though, plus they have made a couple of good recent signings so they will be dangerous.

Rennie Smith
9 Posted 12/09/2025 at 16:50:13
Anyone found a decent place to park for the match yet? I've done the train to Sandhills for all the games up to now but I've got to drive up north straight after the game so thought I might park and walk
Kieran Kinsella
10 Posted 12/09/2025 at 16:58:19
John,

Yeah Keane has done well. so far. Just loathe to highlight it and tempt fate.

Sam Hoare
11 Posted 12/09/2025 at 16:59:18
Presuming that Garner is put at left back to cover Mykolenko I wonder if it will be Iroegbunam in cm against his old club or possibly a debut from Rohl who Moyes said had done well in training?

Almost definitely the former I’d think though I still have worries over his positioning and tracking of runners.

Villa will surely not continue to be as bad as they have been but will not be high on confidence. Hopefully the crowd can create a real bear pit and Ndiaye is able to start. COYB

Jeff Armstrong
12 Posted 12/09/2025 at 17:12:27
Anyone else think good management might put Grealish on the bench to start with, I think his old fans might affect him if he starts,could be a subdued performance,I’d bring him on at 60 minutes and let him tear it up for 35 minutes.

He’s also been partying this week.

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